Before and After: 100 Incredible Flea Market Flips
Upcycled furniture, re-imagined scrap metal and so much more: We've got it all here!

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After: Bolder Bar Cabinet
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Before: Industrial Pieces
After: Innovative Side Table
Before: Nothing Special Chairs
After: Stylish Seating
Before: Worn-Out Hutch
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Before: Basic Baking Rack
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Before: A Good Start
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Before: Dated Duo
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Before: Functional Drafting Table
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Before: Dingy Cart Frame
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Before: Carpenter Trunk
After: Stylish Bench Seating
Before: Junk Pile
After: Mix-and-Match Storage
Before: Boring Trunk
After: All in the Details
Before: Obvious Potential
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Before: Slice of History
After: History Preserved
Before: Endless Options
After: Stand-Out Makeover
Before: Retired Storage
After: Creative Coffee Table
Before: Mixed Metals
After: Rustic Contemporary
Before: Beautiful Details
After: Beautiful Bench
Before: Rickety Bones
After: Major Improvement
Before: Worn Window Pane
Scotty and Eddie had the perfect idea in mind for their "Tribute Project" using this old window pane.
After: Rustic Display Case
The pair turned the forgotten frame into a multi-colored hanging display case.
Before: Dreary Dining Set
Helene and Amy found a group of matching dining chairs in need of an update.
After: Safari Seating
Before: Miscellaneous Metals
Separately, this old, broken stand and a rusted birdcage might seem like relatively incongruous objects.
After: Lark Lighting
However, Rose and Sophie's finished "Lighting Project" paired these two seemingly disparate items together to create a posh floor lamp.
Before: Dated Dresser
For their "Hip To Be Square Project," Brandon and Sam picked up this frumpy wooden dresser at Elephant's Trunk Flea Market in New Milford, Conn.
After: Monochrome Magic
They gave the passé piece a new spark, revitalizing it into a monochrome console cabinet with modern fixtures.
Before: Boring Buckets
Eddie and Rodney decided to completely repurpose this set of galvanized steel buckets.
After: Remarkably Reimagined
Before: Industrial Extras
Cole and Kelly gathered together an unlikely assortment of items in their quest to create a chic dining set.
After: Shabby Chic Assemblage
After they softened the industrial table and metal stools with a delicate paint color and topped the table with an wooden cabinet door, they had created quite the delightful dining set.
Before: Unfortunate Upholstery
Ingrid and Candace found this pair of Danish modern chairs with a cool design but a garishly outdated fabric.
After: Modified Modern
Before: Distressed Dental Cabinet
On one of their flea market adventures, Cole and Kelly picked up this vintage dental cabinet.
After: Colorful Kitchen Cart
Before: Old Odds and Ends
After their shopping trip, Katie and Jennifer had a haul of flea-market treasures ripe with creative possibilities.
After: A Table Transfusion
Before: Standard Set
Brandon and Sam decided to rework this basic set of wooden chairs into more stimulating seating.
After: Eclectic Bench and Ottoman
Before: Turning Trash into Treasure
Jenn and Jen assembled a strange assortment of scraps in preparation for their "Rustic to Refined Project," including an industrial metal grate and four wooden balusters.
After: Mixed Media Masterpiece
Before: Tired Tool
David and Teresa decided to rework this antique hand truck for their "Great Pieces Project."
After: Nonpareil Shelving
Before: Metal Industrial Rack
This metal scrap lay forgotten until Scotty and Eddie picked it up and decided to transform it into a vintage treasure.
After: Industrial Upcycle
Before: A Great Crate
With an antique military like this one, the upcycling possibilities are endless!
After: Hang Out and Have a Drink
Before: Promising Project
Partners Jeff and Ilana were lucky enough to find this frame composed of horseshoes ready-made for a great upcycling project.
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Before: Made for Magazines
Jake and Karen found a set of wooden magazine racks and decided to flip them - literally.
After: Illuminating Light Fixtures
Before: Midcentury Furnishings
Dave and Teresa found a pair of midcentury chairs, deciding to give them a stylish revamp.
After: Vintage Vibes
Before: Up in the Air
Jenn and Jen picked up this industrial air vent for an exciting project ... but what could it possibly become?
After: Art Deco Décor
Before: Rusted Relic
For their "Mirror Project," Sarah and Regina chose a midcentury glass step-up table to revitalize.
After: A Step Above
Before: Collector's Quality
Nick and Angela discovered this classic automotive grill and decided it was perfect for a flip.
After: Classic Contemporary
Before: Industrial Pieces
An industrial pulley and boat propellers may seem like an odd combination, but partners Amanda and Solomon have just the thing in mind.
After: One-of-a-Kind Coffee Table
Before: Retro Rockers
While full of potential, these midcentury chairs were looking a little tired when Rob and Minetta found them.
After: A Modern Spin
Before: Sew What?
For their "Vintage Modern Project," Jake and Karen picked up this feeble, antique sewing table hoping to turn it into something more versatile and modern.
After: Wake Up and Smell the Coffee
Before: Oh, Deer!
With just a wooden frame and a pair of deer skulls, Jenn and Jen were able to create yet another unconventional masterpiece.
After: Artful Crafting
Before: An Array of Mysterious Objects
For their "Hip To Be Square Project," Eddie and Rodney assembled a metal sconce, wooden clock and rusty gears, combining the mishmash of objects to form a masterful creation.
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Before: What's in Store?
Partners Jake and Karen just knew they could makes something interesting out of this set of antique tin boxes.
After: Fabulous for Foodies
Before: Forgettable Fixtures
Nick and Angela found this set of dated and distressed chairs for their "Time to Dine Project."
After: Elegant Industrial
Before: Tea and Sympathy
Partners Laura and Laura resolve to revamp this vintage English folding tea cart that's looking a little drab for their "Hollywood Regency Project."
After: Regal Rolling Bar
Before: Dead as a Door...
Tom and Mike decide to get creative and repurpose an old, distressed door in a "novel" way.
After: Tree of Knowledge
Before: Diner Derelicts
Gathering an old turnstile and some diner stools, Amanda and Ian set off to work on their "Color Theory Project."
After: Turn Up the Volume
Before: Child's Play
Partners Scotty and Eddie took this vintage, wooden wagon for a spin during their "Funk-tional Project."
After: Perfect for Picnics
Before: Blindingly White Buffet
For the "Hollywood Regency Project," Brandon and Sam picked up this bright, white buffet table.
After: Energized Entertaining
Before: Unsightly Shelving
Eddie and Rodney chose this large china cabinet with a dated finish for their "Hollywood Regency Project."
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Before: Abandoned Alloy
For their "Time to Dine Project," Nick and Angela discovered a forgotten outdoor table frame.
After: Demure Dining
Before: Crumbing Cache
Redressing this old dresser, Tom and Mike decided to revamp it into a wine bar entertainment unit.
After: Wine-and-Dine Ready
Before: Overlooked Pieces
Partners Kelly and Cole chose an old wooden picture frame and a worn-out medicine cabinet in hopes of creating something totally unique.
After: Custom Medicine Cabinet
Before: Good Bones
For their "Midcentury Project," partners Solomon and Amanda picked up a cute little chair and side table.
After: A Punch of Color
Before: Crusty Cabinet
Partners Mar and Paul thought this worn-out yellow cabinet had potential despite the flaky paint job and worn wood.
After: Shabby Chic Upgrade
Before: Simple Side Tables
Though they've got a great shape, these wooden side tables just don't have any wow factor yet.
After: Designer Quality
Before: Wooden Wall Rack
This wooden wall hanging rack doesn't seem very exciting now.
After: Useful Wall Art
Before: Metal Cabinet
Partners Anthony and Jack bought this vintage metal cabinet planning to give it new life with just a couple of changes.
After: Stylish Storage
Before: A Strange Assortment
Iron frames, piano dollies and porch rails may seem like an odd group, but partners Anthony and Jack were determined to turn this trash into treasure.
After: Unconventional Dining
Before: Retro-Chic Seating
For partners Rachel and Blair, this worn out cane-back chair is full of potential and begging for an update.
After: A Fresh New Look
Before: Metal Table and Chairs
This bare bones table and chairs has a cool industrial look but could use a little freshening up. Find out the best way to restore old metal.
After: Sleek and Shiny
Before: Pretty Arched Window
For partner Heshy and Michael, this arched window made the perfect base for their "Elements of Glass Project."
After: The Perfect Hanging Coat Tree
Before: Farm Trough
For partners Holly and Carlyle, this Hungarian metal farm trough was just waiting to be reimagined into something new.
After: Creative Coffee Table
Before: Boring End Table
Partners Rose and Sophie picked out a basic wooden end table with the hopes of turning it into a can't-miss item .
After: A Totally Different Vibe
Before: Antique Frames
Partners Darren and Stephen picked up a couple of ornate frames with the intention of turning them into something totally unique.
After: Nesting Table
Before: Set of Metal Drawers
For their "Durable Design Project," partners Heshy and Michael chose a simple set of industrial metal drawers.
After: Simply Steampunk
Before: Old Carriage Seat
This marvelous carriage seat is such a great find! Unfortunately, the fabric is worn, and the seating is lacking in comfort.
After: Comfy, Chic Seating
Before: Asian Tea Table
A gorgeous Asian tea table is already a great find for team members Al and Merry, but they've got plans to make it even more useful.
After: Brought to New Heights
Before: Dated Dressing Screen
Dressing screens exude old-school elegance, but this one is a bit dated for most modern homes.
After: Bold and Fashionable
Before: Inkwell Printing Press Trays
For their "Mirror Project," partners Scoop and Moose picked up four antique printing press trays. The end result might surprise you!
After: A Mirrored Image
Before: Lone Glass Jug
A flea market staple, this basic glass jug could be used for a myriad of projects.
After: A Illuminating Idea
Before: Charming Steamer Trunk
Old steamer trunks are always a fun find, but oftentimes, they aren't in the best shape.
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Before: Dated Bedroom Set
Partners Al and Merry immediately saw the potential in the gorgeous but out-of-date bedroom set.
After: Fresh and Fun Again
Before: A Mysterious Combination
What do you get when you combine airplane wheel covers and a beveled glass table top?
After: Industrial Table
Before: Out-of-Date Tool Box
This old wooden tool chest has certainly seen better days, but some imagination and elbow grease give it a brand new purpose.
After: Industrial Bar Cart
Before: Table and Drawers
A basic table and a set of card catalogue drawers seem to make for an odd grouping.
After: Bright Table With Storage
Before: Pair of Roofing Hooks
It's hard to imagine how a couple of roofing hooks could be transformed into anything someone might be interested in buying, but partners Luke and Nicole were up for the challenge.
After: Creative Lighting
Before: Dated Bench
Cover an old bench with a burlap coffee sack? It doesn't sound so amazing, right?
After: Bright Burlap
Before: 1930s School Desk
Partners Amy and Helene snagged this old school desk in hopes of updating the unique piece for modern-day use.
After: First-Class Seating
Before: Set of Chairs and Sewing Table Base
Partners Chris and JJ decided to combine a vintage sewing base with four plain chairs for an industrial piece that's full of funk.
Funky Fabric-Covered Dining Set
Before: Traditional and Boring
Partners Regina and Sarah reimagined this old bureau into something useful, updated and colorful.
After: Cozy, Cottage Feel
Before: Dingy Metal Chair and Desk Set
Before: Dingy Metal Chair and Desk Set